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BS8110-
1:1997 COLUMN DESIGN
ROOF TO SECOND FLOOR

DESIGN OF COLUMN ON GLIDLINE 12, E

Location of column design as shown in the sketch below.

12

1.35m

4.30m 4.30m

E
1.35m

PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Table 3.1
Strength of concrete, fcu = 30N/mm2 fcu = 30N/mm2
Fy =250N/mm
Characteristic strength of mild steel, fy = 250N/mm
Reinforcing bar diameter = 16mm
Link sizes = 10mm
Concrete density = 23.6KN/m

DURABILITY AND FIRE RESISTANCE

Table 3.3 Column cover

Table 3.2 For mild environmental condition the cover is 25mm
Table 3.4 For 1.5hours fire resistance the nominal cover is 20mm
Cover 25mm
Nominal cover is thus 25mm

Column sizes
The column in question, column type C3 has a minimum size of 250mm is
adequate for 1.5 hours fire resistance.
Proposed column of dimension 250mm x 250mm

Column classification
Column is not supported at both sides. Therefore it is an unbraced
column.
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 END CONDITION
End condition of column: The end of the top column is
Clause monolithically connected to roof beams of depth 350mm x 225mm
3.8.1.6.2 on either side which are at least as deep as the overall dimension of
the column whiles the bottom of the column is connected to the first
floor beams in plan. (top1, bottom1) thus condition one is satisfied.
Table 3.20 Therefore = 1.2

3.8.1.6.1 SLENDERNESS RATIO

Equation. 30
Clear height lo = 2700mm

Effective height le = lo x
= 2700mm x 1.2
= 3240mm le= 3240mm

Lex = 3240
h 250
= 12.96 15

Ley = 3240
b 225
= 12.96 15

3.8.1.3 Since l and l are less than 15 design column as short unbraced.
h b

LOADINGS
12
1.35m

0.68 B
4.30mm 4.30m

A 2.15

E
1.35m
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110- CALCULATION OF LOAD AREA
1:1997 Area (A)
AA = 0.5 x h x (a + b)
= 0.5 x 2.15 x (0.68 + 1.35)
= 2.18m2

Area (B)
ABC = ( x b x h)
= ( x 0.68 x 4.30)
= 5.85 m2

LOADS MULTIPLIER

LCFA = Area of A = 2.18m2 = 1.61m

Length of A 1.35m

LCFB = Area of B = 5.85m2 = 1.36m

Length of B 4.30m

LOADINGS
Self weight of column = (23.6KN/m3 x 0.25m x 0.25m x 2.7m)
= 3.98KN
Area of A
Weight of beam = (0.35m x 0.225m x 23.6KN/m3) x 1.4
= 2.60KN/m

Load from roof = 3KN/m2 x 1.61m

= 4.83KN/m

UDLAB on roof beam = 4.83KN/m + 2.60KN/m

= 7.43KN/m

Area of B
Weight of beam = (0.35m x 0.225m x 23.6KN/m3) x 1.4
= 2.60KN/m

Load from roof = 3KN/m2 x 1.36m

= 4.08KN/m

UDLCD on roof beam = 2.60KN/m + 4.08KN/m

= 6.68KN/m
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 LOADINGS ON COLUMN

12

UDLB = 6.68KN/m

4.30m

UDLA = 7.43KN/m

1.35m

Total of ultimate design load, N

NALA + NBLB + self weight of column
2 2

7.43 x 1.35 + 6.68 x 4.30

2 2

= 5.02 + 14.36 + 3.98

= 23.36KN N = 23.36KN

MAIN REINFORCEMENT
Clause 3.8.4.3
Equation 29 The column is design for nominal eccentricity of short columns
resisting moments and axial forces.
N = 0.4fcuAc+0.8Ascfy
Asc = N- 0.4fcuAc
0.8fy
Asc = 23.36 x 103 - 0.4 30 250 x 250
0.8250 Asc =
= - 3633.2mm - 3633.2mm2
The negative sign implies the compressive strength of column can
resist the axial load hence provide nominal reinforcement.
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 For Nominal Reinforcement
A sc 0.4Ac
100
A sc 0.4 (250 x 250)
100
Asprov =
A sc 250mm 1306mm
hence provide 6 R16mm bars, Asprov = 1306mm

1601 1601

Cover 25mm R10mm

1601 1601

6 R16mm

Check for minimum and maximum area of steel provided

0.4Ac As 6Ac
100 100

0.4(250 x 250) 1306 6(250 x 250)

100 100

250 1306 3750mm2 Steel area is

satisfactory
Steel area is satisfactory

Clause Reinforcement for Links

3.12.7.1 Diameter of links max (1/4 bar size, 6)mm
mx (1/4 x 16, 6)mm
max (4,6)mm
6mm

Spacing of the links 12 bar diameter

= 12 x 16
= 225mm
Hence provide R10 links @ 200mm c/c
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 DEFLECTION
For an unbraced column checks are not normally required except
Clause 3.8.5 that all columns should have le/h 30.

SLENDERNESS LIMITS FOR COLUMNS

le/h 30
3240 = 12.96 30
250
Hence slenderness limit is satisfactory and no further check is Deflection is
required. Hence deflection is ok. ok.

CRACKING
When the column load is small and the axial force is greater then
Clause 3.8.6 there is no need for any further check.

N 0.2fcuAc
N 0.230(250 x 250)
23.36 375KN

Since the ultimate axial load is 0.2 fcuAc further check is required
A more lightly loaded column subject to bending should be
considered as a beam for the purpose of crack control

x
y
h = ( x 2 + y 2 )
x = cover + stirrups + /2
= 25 + 10 + 16/2
= 41mm
y = cover + stirrups + /2
= 25 + 10 + 16/2
= 41mm

h = 412 + 412
= 57.98mm
Acr = h - /2
= 57.98 16/2
acr = 49.98mm
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 Clear distance bars in relation to fy of 250N/mm2 is 280mm
Allowable distance = 280/2
= 140mm
Since acr = 49.98 140mm as required, hence crack width is ok Cracking is
ok
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110
COLUMN DESIGN
SECOND FLOOR TO FIRST FLOOR

DESIGN OF COLUMN ON GLIDLINE 12, E

Location of column design as shown in the sketch below.

12

1.35m

4.30m 4.30m

E
1.35m

PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Table 3.1
Strength of concrete, fcu = 30N/mm2 fcu = 30N/mm2
Fy =250N/mm
Characteristic strength of mild steel, fy = 250N/mm
Reinforcing bar diameter = 16mm
Link sizes = 10mm
Concrete density = 23.6KN/m

DURABILITY AND FIRE RESISTANCE

Column cover
Table 3.3 For mild environmental condition the cover is 25mm
Table 3.2 For 1.5hours fire resistance the nominal cover is 20mm
Cover 25mm
Table 3.4 Nominal cover is thus 25mm

Column sizes
The column in question, column type C3 has a minimum size of 250mm is
adequate for 1.5 hours fire resistance.
Proposed column of dimension 250mm x 250mm

Column classification
Column is not supported at one side. Therefore it is unbraced
column.
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 END CONDITION
End condition of column: The end of the top column is
Clause monolithically connected to roof beams of depth 450mm x 225mm
3.8.1.6.2 on either side which are at least as deep as the overall dimension of
the column whiles the bottom of the column is connected to the
ground floor beams in plan. (top1and bottom1) thus condition one is
satisfied.
Table 3.20 Therefore = 1.2

SLENDERNESS RATIO
3.8.1.6.1 Clear height l = 3150mm
Equation 30 = 3150 500
= 2650mm

Effective height le = lo x
= 2650mm x 1.2
= 3180mm le= 3180mm

Lex = 3180
h 250
= 12.72 15

Ley = 3180
b 250
= 12.72 15

3.8.1.6 Since l and l are less than 15 design column as short unbraced.
h b

LOADINGS
H

1.35m

0.680 B
4.3mm 4.3m
0.68
A 2.15

16
1.350m
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110
CALCULATION OF LOAD AREA
Area (A)
AA = 0.5 x h x (a + b)
= 0.5 x 2.15 x (0.68 + 1.35)
= 2.18m2

Area (B)
ABC = ( x b x h)
= ( x 4.3 x 0.68)
= 1.46 m2

LOADS MULTIPLIER

LCFA = Area of A = 2.18m2 = 1.61m

Length of A 1.35m

LCFB = Area of B = 1.46m2 = 0.34m

Length of B 4.3m

LOADINGS
Self weight of column = (23.6KN/m3 x 0.25m x 0.25m x 2.65m)
= 3.91KN
Area of A
Beam load
G beam = 0.500 0.225 23.6
=2.65KN/m

weight of slab
G slab = 0.150m 1.61m 23.6KN/m3
= 5.69KN/m

G slab finish = 1 1.35 (width)

= 1.35KN/m

Total slab weight = 5.69KN/m + 1.35KN/m

= 7.04KN/m

Wall loads
G wall loads = 0.150m 2.65m 22KN/m3
= 8.75KN/m
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997
G wall finish = 1KN/m22.65m
= 2.65KN/m

Total wall loads = 2.65KN/m + 8.75KN/m

=11.4KN/m

Total dead load = 2.65 + 7.04 + 11.4

= 21.09 x 1.4
= 29.53KN/m

Imposed load = 2.5KN/m2 x 1.61m x 1.6

= 6.4KN/m

Total design load (n) = 29.53KN/m + 6.4KN/m

= 35.93KN/m

Area of B
Beam load
G beam = 0.500 0.225 23.6
=2.66KN/m
weight of slab
G slab = 0.150m 0.34m 23.6KN/m3
= 1.20KN/m

G slab finish = 1 4.3 (width)

= 4.30KN/m

Total slab weight = 1.2KN/m +4.30KN/m

= 5.5KN/m
Wall loads
G wall loads = 0.150m 2.65m 22KN/m3
= 8.745KN/m

G wall finish = 1KN/m22.65m

= 2.65KN/m

Total wall loads = 2.65KN/m + 8.75KN/m

=11.4KN/m
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT

BS8110- Total dead load = 2.66 +5.5 + 11.4

1:1997 = 19.56x 1.4
= 27.38KN/m

Imposed load = 2.5KN/m2 x 0.34m x 1.6

= 1.36 KN/m

Total design load (n) = 27.38KN/m + 1.36KN/m

= 28.74KN/m

LOADINGS ON COLUMN

UDLB = 28.74KN/m

4.3m

16

UDLA = 35.93KN/m

1.35m

Total of ultimate design load, N

NALA + NBLB + self weight of column

2 2

35.93 x 1.35 + 28.74 x 4.3

2 2

= 24.25 + 61.79 + 3.91+23.36

= 113.31KN N = 113.31KN
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT

BS8110- MAIN REINFORCEMENT

1:1997 The column is design for nominal eccentricity of short columns
resisting moments and axial forces.

N = 0.4fcuAc +0.8Ascfy
Asc = N - 0.4fcuAc
0.8fy
Asc = 113.31 x 103 - 0.4 30 (250 x 250)
0.8250 A sc =
= - 3183.45mm -3183.45mm
The negative sign implies the compressive strength of column can
resist the axial load hence provide nominal reinforcement

For Nominal Reinforcement

Clause 3.8.4.3 A sc 0.4Ac
Equation 29 100
A sc 0.4 (250 x 250)
100
A sc 250mm As prov =
hence provide 6 R16mm bars, Asprov = 1306mm 1306mm2

1601 1601

Cover 25mm R10mm

1601 1601

6 R16mm

Check for Minimum and Maximum Area of Steel Provided

0.4Ac As 6Ac
100 100

0.4(250 x 250) 804 6(250 x 250)

100 100

250 1306 3750mm2 Steel area is

Steel area is satisfactory satisfactory
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 Reinforcement for Links
Diameter of links max (1/4 bar size, 6)mm
Clause mx (1/4 x 16, 6)mm
3.12.7.1 max (4,6)mm
6mm

Spacing of the links 12 bar diameter

= 12 x 16
= 192mm
Hence provide R10 links @ 225mm c/c

DEFLECTION
For an unbraced column checks are not normally required except
Clause 3.8.5 that all columns should have le/h 30.

SLENDERNESS LIMITS FOR COLUMNS

le/h 30
3060 = 13.6 30
225
Hence slenderness limit is satisfactory and no further check is Deflection is
required. Hence deflection is ok. ok

CRACKING
Clause 3.8.6 When the column load is small and the axial force is greater then
there is no need for any further check.
N 0.2fcuAc
N 0.230(49094)
113.31 375KN

Since the ultimate axial load is 0.2 fcuAc further check is required
A more lightly loaded column subject to bending should be
considered as a beam for the purpose of crack control

x
y

h = ( x 2 + y 2 )
x = cover + stirrups + /2
= 25 + 10 + 16/2
= 41mm
REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
BS8110-
1:1997 y = cover + stirrups + /2
= 25 + 10 + 16/2
= 41mm

h = 412 + 412
= 57.98mm
Acr = h - /2
= 57.98 16/2
acr = 49.98mm
Clear distance bars in relation to fy of 250N/mm2 is 280mm
Allowable distance = 280/2
= 140mm
Since acr = 49.98 140mm as required, hence crack width is ok Crack is ok
 R.B

11- R1001@225mmc/c
4 R1602
B B 3000mm
Starter bars 900mm

Kicker 75mm
F.F

11- R1001@225mmc/c
4 R1601 3000mm

A A
Starter bars 900mm

Kicker 75mm
GL
150mm

300min varies

SLAB DETAILES

1602 1602

Cover 25mm R10mm

1602 1602

4 R16mm

SECTION A - A